EPF/0052/26

1. 9 Jan 2026

   Received by Epping Forest

2. 7 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Refuse

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden: extensions, loft and garage conversions, porches, outbuildings and similar alterations within the boundary of the home. They cannot be used to create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. Councils aim to decide them within eight weeks, and immediate neighbours are usually notified and given a chance to comment.

More on householder applications in our guide

• EPF/0728/26 Awaiting decision

  84, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

  Retrospective application for the rebuilding of an existing garden boundary wall, including an increase in height, undertaken to replace and improve the former structure while maintaining its existing alignment and boundary function.

  13 Apr 2026 0m away Householder
• EPF/0580/26 Awaiting decision

  66, Wyldingtree, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

  Variation of Condition 17 boundary wall of EPF/0736/24 (Demolition of existing property and construction of 3 detached houses).

  20 Mar 2026 0m away Amendments
• EPF/0257/26 Awaiting decision

  66, Wyldingtree, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TW

  Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 3 Foul and Surface Water, 4 Types and Colours of external finishes, 7 Hard and Soft Landscaping, 11 Ecology, 12 Levels and 17 Boundary treatment of EPF/0736/24 (Demolition of existing property and construction of 3 detached houses).

  10 Feb 2026 0m away Conditions
• EPF/0603/26 Granted

  37, Kings Wood Park, Epping, CM16 6FA

  TPO/EPF/21/08 (Ref: T17) T1: Horse Chestnut - Crown reduce height by up to 1m, as specified. Selective reduction of lateral branches by up to 3m, as specified. Crown lift by up to 4m, as specified. NB: The permitted specification of works is detailed in the conditions below.

  24 Mar 2026 207m away Trees
• EPF/0972/26 Awaiting decision

  Spencer Close, The Plain, Epping, CM16 6TN

  Approval of Details Reserved by Condition No. 6: Construction Risk Assessment of EPF/2574/25 (Extension to the building, roof top plant, drainage and ancillary works/infrastructure).

  18 May 2026 289m away Conditions
• EPF/1814/23 Decided

  Wintry Wood Smallholding, Forest View, Thornwood Road, Epping, CM16 6SY

  Certificate of Lawfulness for occupation of the dwelling known as Forest View, in breach of Condition 2 (Agricultural Workers Condition) of EPF/1434/96.

  10 Aug 2023 445m away Lawful development

• EPF/1110/26 Granted

  13 Parkside, Harlow Road, Matching Tye, Harlow, CM17 0QW

  Demolition of an existing rear extension & existing outbuilding, replacement with the erection of single storey rear / side extension.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1474/26 Awaiting decision

  Maltings, 251 Nine Ashes Road, High Ongar, Ongar, CM4 0LA

  Demolition of existing front porch and construction of an enlarged front porch to the principal elevation.

  31 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1463/26 Awaiting decision

  35, Church Hill, Epping, CM16 4RA

  Demolition of existing garage and rear conservatory, construction of single storey side/rear extension, part first floor rear extension, basement extension with light well and relaying front driveway/forecourt along with associated internal alterations.

  29 Jul 2026 Householder
• EPF/1087/26 Refused

  27, York Hill, Loughton, IG10 1RP

  Formation of new door opening in gable end to provide access to the existing flat roof area. Addition of guardrails/balustrade to flat roof perimeter.

  3 Jun 2026 Householder
• EPF/1097/26 Granted

  47, Fallow Fields, Loughton, IG10 4QP

  Orangery extension to rear.

  4 Jun 2026 Householder